Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I'm not convinced the U.K. needs or wants its own answer to Frank Ocean, but that won't stop the labels from trying. Here to compete with Universal's top contender Joel Compass is Sony's new artist Raleigh Ritchie. Raleigh makes mellow, thoughtful R&B music with… Continue reading Future Stars: Raleigh Ritchie (Columbia Records)
Future Stars: Mike WiLL Made It (EarDrummers Entertainment)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. As a grammar pedant, Mike WiLL Made It is about as annoying as a name could be. It mixes tenses and features misplaced capital letters! The explanation for the odd moniker is that the American producer's real name is Mike Williams and he's known… Continue reading Future Stars: Mike WiLL Made It (EarDrummers Entertainment)
Preview: Creamfields 2013
Posted in association with StubHub. Creamfields is one of the UK’s biggest dance music events, and this year the three day festival has another huge line-up. In fact, it reads like a who’s who of dance music, with the biggest names from the UK, Europe and worldwide all featured. Headliners include Avicii, The Prodigy and… Continue reading Preview: Creamfields 2013
Future Hits: UK Artists Unite
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Strength in numbers is the philosophy these British artists are depending on to compete with the international acts who have provided 2013’s biggest hits. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux-TxeU0cxrzgVQ4UQtxB2zO] Tracklisting: Naughty Boy ft. Emeli Sandé – Lifted Rudimental ft. Foxes – Right Here Ray Foxx ft. Rachel K… Continue reading Future Hits: UK Artists Unite
Future Stars: NONONO (Warner Bros)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. When producers attempt to form bands, the success rate isn't as high as you might expect. For example, Miike Snow received critical acclaim, but never came close to their achievements as Bloodshy & Avant. NONONO is a very similar project, as Scandipop producers Astma… Continue reading Future Stars: NONONO (Warner Bros)
Future Stars: Shane Filan (Capitol)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Ten years ago, a solo single by Shane Filan from Westlife would have been an easy number one. If Brian McFadden could do it, then the fans' favourite and lead singer of the band certainly could. Now, after Westlife slowly faded to a split,… Continue reading Future Stars: Shane Filan (Capitol)
Future Stars: Le Youth (Ultra Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Le Youth is the pseudonym of LA producer Wes James, and Cool is his brilliant new single. It samples Me & U by Cassie and it's as good as, if not better than, the original. Currently the song features in the UK Shazam top… Continue reading Future Stars: Le Youth (Ultra Records)
Behind the Scenes at McFlurry Music Mix Up
Posted in association with 4Music. Last Friday a fun new pop quiz show debuted on 4Music, the McFlurry Music Mix Up. The show was hosted by 4Music and Kiss FM presenters Rickie and Melvin, and featured two teams of pop stars, battling to prove that they had the most musical knowledge. Stooshe made up one… Continue reading Behind the Scenes at McFlurry Music Mix Up
Neon Jungle have officially arrived!
The Future Pop mailer is taking a week off as I’ve been away this weekend, but of course I’m not going to leave you destitute with no new music… here is the future of pop, Neon Jungle, with their debut music video for TROUBLE! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMIy_PNlAcE] If you love it, follow the girls on Twitter, like… Continue reading Neon Jungle have officially arrived!
Future Hits: The Return
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. All these artists are making comebacks, several years after their last album. Will they be able to replicate their previous success? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9w9LTekkNqgHPCsxT9rBFN] Tracklisting: Mutya Keisha Siobhan – Flatline Miley Cyrus – We Can't Stop Tinie Tempah ft. 2 Chainz – Trampoline Jay-Z ft. Justin… Continue reading Future Hits: The Return